Share Your Story

Day 29

I’ve changed this post several times. I didn’t know what direction I wanted to go. I want to inspire everyone to share their story in whatever way is comfortable. And I wanted to highlight a few people’s stories. Could I do both well in one blog post? We’ll see.

Now that I know that today is World Stroke Day, I’m even more adamant that we need to share our stories.

Our stories matter.

And telling our stories can help others.

After a stroke or brain injury, finding your voice again can feel impossible. Speaking, writing, or even sharing a single thought can take so much effort. But when we do share — even in small ways — it reminds us that our voice still exists.

Sharing isn’t just for ourselves. It’s for others walking the same road — people who may be lonely, scared, or unsure what recovery can look like. When we tell our stories, we give them a glimpse of hope. We say, “You’re not alone.”

Still, I know that sometimes it feels like no one is listening. Many of us — the “little” people — pour our hearts into YouTube videos, podcasts, poems, and blog posts, and the views don’t always come. But every story shared makes a difference, even if it only reaches one person who needed to hear it that day.

That’s the power of stories. They ripple outward, quietly, and often farther than we realize.

How We Share

There are so many ways people in our community are sharing their stories and helping others. Here are just a few links to their work:

🎥 Trish Hambridge of National Aphasia Synergy speaks openly about life after stroke and how community helps her thrive.📺 Watch Trish’s story on YouTube

🔗 Visit National Aphasia Synergy

🎤 Denise Lowell of Just A.S.K. shares her aphasia journey in hospitals and online, teaching others to advocate for themselves.📺 Watch Denise’s story on YouTube (WAVE)

🔗 Visit Just A.S.K. (Aphasia Stroke Knowledge)

🎭 Malik Gillani shares his story of creativity and resilience after stroke and aphasia, reminding us that expression can take many forms.🎧 Listen to Malik’s podcast

📺 Watch Malik’s YouTube channel

🎙️ And I share my journey through my own podcast, Aphasia Moments, where I talk honestly about what it’s like to live with aphasia, apraxia, and dysarthria — the real struggles and the small victories.🎧 Listen or watch Aphasia Moments on YouTube

These are just a few examples, but there are so many more voices out there — yours included.

Why It Matters

Sharing connects us. It helps the world understand what communication challenges really mean — the effort, the courage, the humor, the heart.

It helps you heal and grow. Every time you speak or write your truth, you reclaim a little more of yourself.

And it helps someone else see that recovery is possible — that life after stroke, aphasia, apraxia, or dysarthria can still be rich, meaningful, and creative.

Tip

Start where you are. Tell a small part of your story — a blog post, a short video, a poem, or even a comment on a Facebook post.

And if you already share your story somewhere — a blog, YouTube channel, podcast, or social page — drop the link in the comments. Let’s lift each other up.

We may be “little” in reach, but together, our voices make something big.. Let’s lift each other up.